Corrective Action Plans

Finding 394712 (2023-010)

Material Weakness 2023

MI

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

Finding Number: 2023-010 Federal Program: 21.023, US Department of Treasury, COVID-19 – Emergency Rental Assistance Condition Per Auditor: The County’s controls over general ledger to Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (“SEFA”) and beneficiary payment database reconciliation did not identify...

Finding Number: 2023-010 Federal Program: 21.023, US Department of Treasury, COVID-19 – Emergency Rental Assistance Condition Per Auditor: The County’s controls over general ledger to Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (“SEFA”) and beneficiary payment database reconciliation did not identify several adjustments that were needed to both the general ledger and the SEFA. Planned Corrective Action: Management will update processes and controls to ensure completeness of grant activity is received for review and reconciliation. Anticipated Completion Date: 6/30/25 Responsible Contact Person: Shauntika Bullard

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Finding 394559 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Collier County

FL

Material Weakness Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

National Infrastructure Investments -Assistance Listing No. 20.933 Recommendation: Implement a process and to update its policies and procedures to ensure that all certified payrolls are properly verified and maintained accurately through the grant award period and beyond. Explanation of disagreem...

National Infrastructure Investments -Assistance Listing No. 20.933 Recommendation: Implement a process and to update its policies and procedures to ensure that all certified payrolls are properly verified and maintained accurately through the grant award period and beyond. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Staff will conduct a documented compliance review no less than monthly comparing the certified payroll tracker against supporting documentation including the payrolls collected by the third-party administrator (TPA). Any discrepancies will be conveyed to the TPA and Contractor and monitored until resolved. The Grants Administration Handbook will be updated for procedures for verification of certified payrolls. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Trinity Scott, Transportation Management Services Department Head, 239-252-5873. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: May 30, 2024

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Finding 394240 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Harris County Wcid #21

TX

Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Margaret Riojas, Office Manager and Ronald Daniels, General Manager concur with the finding and agree to implement procedures to ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon Act requirements

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Finding 394239 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Harris County Wcid #21

TX

Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Margaret Riojas, Office Manager and Ronald Daniels, General manager, concur with the finding. The District is in the process of interviewing potential new consultants that will assist in the monthly and annual closing of accounting records

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Finding 394238 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Harris County Wcid #21

TX

Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Margaret Riojas, Office Manager and Ronald Daniels, General Manager, concur with the finding. The District is in the process of interviewing potential new consultants that will assist in the preparation of Financial Statements

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Finding 393941 (2023-008)

Material Weakness 2023

Columbia Gorge Community College

OR

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

2023-008 – Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Student Financial Assistance Cluster U.S Department of Education Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.063, 84.268, 84.007, 84.033, 84.379 Federal Program Name: Federal Pell Grant Program, Fede...

2023-008 – Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Student Financial Assistance Cluster U.S Department of Education Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.063, 84.268, 84.007, 84.033, 84.379 Federal Program Name: Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Direct Student Loans, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work-Study Program Finding Summary: The College did not have adequate controls in place to ensure the appropriate and reasonable amounts were included in each eligible cost of attendance category for its students, that awards were properly calculated, refunds were disbursed timely and student records were accurate. The auditors were not able to conclude that the College is in compliance with eligibility requirements in the OMB compliance supplement. Repeat finding: No Responsible Individuals: Michael N. Espinoza, Vice President of Student Services Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The college entered into a third-party contract to manage financial aid packaging and awarding. Calculation and reporting completed by prior Financial Director submitted national average as the college calculations instead of college service area specific calculations. The college worked with the third-party provider to ensure policies and processes adopted in July 2023 to ensure cost of attendance (COA) reporting and calculations are complete and accurate going forward. Corrective Action: The College will review their policies, procedures and controls to ensure that annually a cost of attendance schedule is approved, and that the approved schedule is used in packaging student financial aid. Rationale for adjustments made to the budgeted cost of attendance for individual students should be documented and support maintained. The College will review all processes and procedures related to eligibility to ensure controls are well documented and to properly adhere to requirements for eligibility of Title IV aid. Anticipated Completion Date: to be completed by June 30, 2024

View Audit 304126 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 393940 (2023-007)

Material Weakness 2023

Columbia Gorge Community College

OR

Student Financial Aid Material Weakness Reporting

2023-007 – Reporting – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Student Financial Assistance Cluster U.S Department of Education Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.063, 84.268 Federal Program Name: Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Direct Student Loans Finding Summary: The College did not have ad...

2023-007 – Reporting – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Student Financial Assistance Cluster U.S Department of Education Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.063, 84.268 Federal Program Name: Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Direct Student Loans Finding Summary: The College did not have adequate and/or functioning controls in place to ensure the reporting of disbursements to students on COD was submitted in a timely way and that the dates and amounts agreed. The administration of the Title IV programs depends heavily on the accuracy and timeliness of the disbursement information reported by institutions. The College is not in compliance with the federal COD reporting requirements described in the OMB Compliance Supplement and required by the Department of Education. Repeat finding: Yes, 2022-004 Responsible Individuals: Michael N. Espinoza, Vice President of Student Services Corrective Action: The college will conduct ongoing training to develop reporting and process steps to prevent reporting errors and improve accuracy in reporting in identifying student’s assistance needs. The College has entered into an agreement with a third-party financial aid provider to service and administer financial aid awards, COD reporting and reconciliation.  The College will implement a process to review, update, and verify student disbursements are reported to COD accurately and timely.  Prevention to include creation of reports for awards pending and detailed disbursement and reconciliations schedules, and system back-end processes. 108  Implemented a tracking log starting in July 2023 between Financial Aid and the Business Office to ensure distribution in compliance with Common Origination and Disbursement (COD). Anticipated Completion Date: to be completed by June 30, 2024

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Finding 393939 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

Columbia Gorge Community College

OR

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Student Financial Aid

2023-006 – Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act – Student Information Security – Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Student Financial Assistance Cluster U.S Department of Education Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.063, 84.268, 84.007, 84.033, 84.379 Federal Prog...

2023-006 – Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act – Student Information Security – Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Student Financial Assistance Cluster U.S Department of Education Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.063, 84.268, 84.007, 84.033, 84.379 Federal Program Name: Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Direct Student Loans, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work-Study Program 107 Finding Summary: Staffing shortages have contributed to the delay in the implementation of this standard. The absence of a well-designed and documented policy addressing the standards set forth under the act could put the security, confidentiality, and integrity of student information at risk. Responsible Individuals: Andrew Burke, Chief Information Officer Corrective actions Plan: The college released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to contract with outside information technology services to guide the development and implement a comprehensive information security program and address staffing gaps. Outside Chief Information Officer, information security, and technical partnership completed and contracted effective April 2024. Outside service will guide the college in the review and implementation of procedures and policies necessary for the required controls to be completed through the following phase:  Assessment and gap analysis of current infrastructure and cybersecurity measures.  Develop necessary policies and procedures based on NIST guidelines and GLBA requirements.  Detect and respond to ongoing training and incident response planning. Anticipated Completion Date: to be completed by June 30, 2024

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Finding 393938 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Columbia Gorge Community College

OR

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Special Tests & Provisions

2023-005 – Special Tests and Provisions – Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) – Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Student Financial Assistance Cluster Department of Education Finding Summary: This occurred because of lack of controls and processes in place...

2023-005 – Special Tests and Provisions – Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) – Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Student Financial Assistance Cluster Department of Education Finding Summary: This occurred because of lack of controls and processes in place to ensure supporting documentation is maintained for student’s withdrawal dates, and a lack of understanding of compliance requirements. This resulted in a failure to properly identify students requiring calculation for return of funds to the federal government, or eligibility for post withdrawal disbursement. As a result, the auditors were unable to determine if the College is remitting unearned funds to the federal government, or offering eligible students post withdrawal disbursements if available to them. Responsible Individuals: Michael N. Espinoza, Vice President of Student Services Corrective Action Plan: The college entered into a third-party contract to manage financial aid packaging and awarding. Integration and processes for the R2T4 calculation with the third-party processer was not completed correctly. New integrations, policies, and processes to be adopted in fiscal year 2023-24.  Develop and implement ongoing tracking and reporting for all financial aid reporting.  Financial Aid and Student Accounts work to regularly review and action student account files.  Continue to work with third-party service to review and promptly return Title IV funding in compliance with federal rulings. Anticipated Completion Date: to be completed by June 30, 2024

View Audit 304126 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 393937 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Columbia Gorge Community College

OR

Student Financial Aid Material Weakness Reporting

over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Student Financial Assistance Cluster Department of Education Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.063, 84.268 Federal Program Name: Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Direct Student Loans Finding Summary: The College did not have controls in place to ensu...

over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Student Financial Assistance Cluster Department of Education Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.063, 84.268 Federal Program Name: Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Direct Student Loans Finding Summary: The College did not have controls in place to ensure the reporting of enrollment information under the Pell grant and Direct loan programs via NSLDS was completed. Due to the way the College’s software pulls the roster information, the Clearing House is unable to send the data to NSLDS. While the College has been working with the software vendor to correct this issue, the reporting process for NSLDS stopped in the prior award year and has not resumed. Management did not implement other processes or procedures to deal with the issues encountered with the software to fulfill their responsibility to ensure accurate and timely reporting and submission of student status during the year. The College is not in compliance with the federal enrollment reporting requirements described in the OMB Compliance Supplement and required by the Department of Education. Repeat finding – Yes, 2022-003 Responsible Individuals: Mary Martin, Registrar Michael N. Espinoza, Vice President of Student Services Corrective Action Plan: Enrollment reporting is the responsibility of the Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) Registrar. Reporting of enrollment information in a timely manner for the year ended June 30, 2023, was impacted by the implementation of a new Student Information System (SIS) in May 2021. The SIS included significant changes to student recording procedures and a new enrollment reporting process. In response to the Enrollment Reporting Finding for the year ended June 30, 2023, the Registrar continues working to mitigate any issues negatively impacting enrollment reporting by:  working with the Vice President of Student Services and Director of Financial Aid to establish internal checks and balances to ensure reporting is being done in a timely manner.  working with SIS system support staff and internal IT staff to promptly address technical issues and/or other issues impacting enrollment reporting. 106  working with National Student Clearinghouse representative to ensure reporting schedule meets required timeframes.  consistent review of enrollment files prior to submission to ensure correct student enrollment statuses and program information are being reported.  prompt resolution of reporting errors.  identifying and training of additional staff on enrollment reporting. Anticipated Completion Date: to be completed by June 30, 2024

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Finding 393932 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Willcox Unified School District No. 13

AZ

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness

Finding Number: 2023‐001 Program Name/Assistance Listing Title: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Contact Person: Kevin Davis, Superintendent & Business Manager Anticipated Completion Date: July 15, 2024 Planned Corrective Action: This finding related to federal grants,...

Finding Number: 2023‐001 Program Name/Assistance Listing Title: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Contact Person: Kevin Davis, Superintendent & Business Manager Anticipated Completion Date: July 15, 2024 Planned Corrective Action: This finding related to federal grants, specifically ESSER Funds was due to changing requirements in the program, the newness of the ESSER grants, and lack of training for our grants manager as they are also new to the position. Additional grants training will be conducted for this individual and be completed by July 15, 2024. As our ESSER grants have been expended and completion reports finalized by Grants Management, with no issues or errors found, this should not be an issue in the future.

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Finding 393907 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

YWCA West Central Michigan

MI

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness

The YWCA will implement the following changes in its accounting procedures: 1. Journal entries will be drafted by the Staff Accountant and reviewed by the CFO prior to being posted to the general ledger. The end-of-month-journal-entry spreadsheets will have spaces added for the CFO to indicate appr...

The YWCA will implement the following changes in its accounting procedures: 1. Journal entries will be drafted by the Staff Accountant and reviewed by the CFO prior to being posted to the general ledger. The end-of-month-journal-entry spreadsheets will have spaces added for the CFO to indicate approval and date approved. 2. Payroll registers will be reviewed by the CFO each payroll. The end-of-month payroll entry (which encompasses all the payroll entries for the month) will be reviewed by the CFO prior to being uploaded to the MIP accounting software. 3. All invoices will be approved by the appropriate program director and account distribution will be reviewed by the CFO prior to entry into the accounts payable system. 4. Percentages used to allocate expenses across grants will be reviewed and updated annually at the beginning of the fiscal year. The allocation will be approved by the CEO. 5. Matching amounts for grants will be tracked and documented with supporting documentation by the Director of Finance and saved in the appropriate folder within the Finance SharePoint folder.

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Finding 393880 (2023-010)

Material Weakness 2023

YWCA West Central Michigan

MI

Questioned Costs Cash Management Period of Performance § 200.305

The YWCA will implement the following changes in its accounting procedures. 1. The Staff Accountant will review the period each expenditure is related to and record the invoice to the appropriate period when entering it into accounts payable. The month and year will be noted on the invoice. 2. The C...

The YWCA will implement the following changes in its accounting procedures. 1. The Staff Accountant will review the period each expenditure is related to and record the invoice to the appropriate period when entering it into accounts payable. The month and year will be noted on the invoice. 2. The CFO will review the month and year noted by the Staff Accountant prior to entry into accounts payable.

View Audit 304072 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 393878 (2023-008)

Material Weakness 2023

YWCA West Central Michigan

MI

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Material Weakness § 200.328 § 200.329

The YWCA will ensure that all federal award reports are filed in a timely manner. The YWCA is in the process of posting a new position, Director of Grants and Compliance. The individual in this new role will be responsible for tracking report due dates and working with the individuals responsible fo...

The YWCA will ensure that all federal award reports are filed in a timely manner. The YWCA is in the process of posting a new position, Director of Grants and Compliance. The individual in this new role will be responsible for tracking report due dates and working with the individuals responsible for the content of these reports to ensure the information is accurate and on time. In situations where the Director of Grants and Compliance is responsible for gathering the data for required reporting, the data will be reviewed by either the CFO or CEO prior to submission of the report.

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Finding 393864 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

YWCA West Central Michigan

MI

Questioned Costs Period of Performance Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

The YWCA will implement the following changes in its accounting procedures: 1. The Staff Accountant will review the period each expenditure is related to and record the invoice to the appropriate period when entering it into accounts payable. The month and year will be noted on the invoice. 2. The C...

The YWCA will implement the following changes in its accounting procedures: 1. The Staff Accountant will review the period each expenditure is related to and record the invoice to the appropriate period when entering it into accounts payable. The month and year will be noted on the invoice. 2. The CFO will review the month and year noted by the Staff Accountant prior to entry into accounts payable.

View Audit 304072 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 393702 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Planned Parenthood North Central States

MN

Reporting Material Weakness Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

2023-001 Title X – Assistance Listing No. 93.217 Recommendation: We recommend management develop procedures to ensure the required reporting submitted to the funder is complete and accurate. Additionally, systems should be put in place to both track and report its progress on the non-federal share r...

2023-001 Title X – Assistance Listing No. 93.217 Recommendation: We recommend management develop procedures to ensure the required reporting submitted to the funder is complete and accurate. Additionally, systems should be put in place to both track and report its progress on the non-federal share requirement and any program income. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: PPNCS has initiated a review process to ensure the reporting is complete and accurate per the Federal Financial Report Instructions prior to submission. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Randy Drager, CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: April 1, 2024

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Finding 393646 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Ray County Memorial Hospital

MO

Material Weakness Reporting Significant Deficiency

2023-002 Provider Relief Fund Reporting of Lost Revenue Corrective action planned: Reporting schedule will be corrected as indicated to ensure lost revenue calculation is correct. Anticipated completion date: June 30, 2024 Contact person responsible for corrective action: David Usher, Chief Financi...

2023-002 Provider Relief Fund Reporting of Lost Revenue Corrective action planned: Reporting schedule will be corrected as indicated to ensure lost revenue calculation is correct. Anticipated completion date: June 30, 2024 Contact person responsible for corrective action: David Usher, Chief Financial Officer

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Finding 393645 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Ray County Memorial Hospital

MO

Material Weakness Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

2023-001 Policies and Procedures for Federal Awards Corrective action planned: Policies and procedures for the tracking and usage of federal funds will be written and run through the appropriate approval process to be added to the facilities Policy Manual. Anticipated completion date: June 30, 20...

2023-001 Policies and Procedures for Federal Awards Corrective action planned: Policies and procedures for the tracking and usage of federal funds will be written and run through the appropriate approval process to be added to the facilities Policy Manual. Anticipated completion date: June 30, 2024 Contact person responsible for corrective action: David Usher, Chief Financial Officer

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Finding 393637 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Goldenrod Regional Housing Agency

NE

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs

FINDING 2023 – 004: ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER – 14.871 MATERIAL WEAKNESS / NON-COMPLIANCE – ACTIVITIES ALLOWED OR UNALLOWED QUESTIONED COSTS: $4,808.90 The Agency agrees with the above finding. FY 2022-2023 was a year of transition for Goldenrod Regional Housing Agency with the m...

FINDING 2023 – 004: ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER – 14.871 MATERIAL WEAKNESS / NON-COMPLIANCE – ACTIVITIES ALLOWED OR UNALLOWED QUESTIONED COSTS: $4,808.90 The Agency agrees with the above finding. FY 2022-2023 was a year of transition for Goldenrod Regional Housing Agency with the movement of staff into the Interim Director position from a position of case management. The director acknowledges inexperience in accounting procedures noting additional training is needed. Utilizing a single general ledger to account for all the Agency’s activities, while not comingled, does not allow the Agency to monitor each program separately. The Agency has contacted our fee accountant regarding the auditor’s recommendation to generate a new income statement or have separate general ledgers maintained for each program to note the financial condition of each program and make the needed adjustments. Further exploration is needed to determine how to repay the Voucher Program for the Management overage.

View Audit 303771 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 393354 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority

SC

Material Weakness Period of Performance Reporting § 200.344

COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance – Assistance Listing Number 21.023 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements an internal control over compliance to evidence the expenses are approved to be charged to the grant. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreeme...

COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance – Assistance Listing Number 21.023 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements an internal control over compliance to evidence the expenses are approved to be charged to the grant. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: Monthly reports are provided for Cost Distribution by Deputy Director of Financial Operations to Deputy Director Programs for review of appropriate charging. Corrections are provided back to Finance and made in the financial system. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Ellen Eudy, Deputy Director, Financial Operations and Marni Holloway, Deputy Director, Programs Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2024

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Finding 393353 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority

SC

Material Weakness Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance – Assistance Listing Number 21.023 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that documentation is maintained to support amounts reported. Review and approval of the amounts reported to Treasury should be documented. Explanation o...

COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance – Assistance Listing Number 21.023 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that documentation is maintained to support amounts reported. Review and approval of the amounts reported to Treasury should be documented. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: SC Housing is in the process of data transfer and will have direct access to review data and provide reports supporting entry in to the Treasury Portal. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Gina Connelly, Emergency Housing Manager (with GuideHouse), Marni Holloway, Deputy Director of Programs Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Implementing and will be ongoing through the sunset dates of each program.

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Finding 393350 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority

SC

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions Material Weakness

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Numbers 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority designate an individual to review tenant files to determine if a rent reasonableness has been performed. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with ...

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Numbers 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority designate an individual to review tenant files to determine if a rent reasonableness has been performed. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: All initial lease-ups, other change of units, and rent increases are reviewed by the Director of HVCP Operations for confirm that rent reasonableness was performed prior to the effective date of the application action. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Lenzy Morris, HCVP Director of Operations. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Currently implemented and ongoing.

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Finding 393347 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority

SC

Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions HUD Housing Programs

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Numbers 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that the Authority requires HQS deficiencies to be corrected within the timeframe set forth by 2 CFR section 982.404(a). We recommend the Authority implements ...

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Numbers 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that the Authority requires HQS deficiencies to be corrected within the timeframe set forth by 2 CFR section 982.404(a). We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure abatement is timely for units that do not correct the cited HQS deficiencies within the required timeframe. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: Monthly Failed Item Report Review: • Director of Operations is generating and reviewing a monthly failed HQS inspection report o Have units been re-inspected? o If not, why? o Prompt abatement action immediately, if necessary ▪ Management will issue written authorization to abate within the HUD required timeframe Reinspection letter o Staff required to monitor 24-hour correction time frame and move to abate subsidy for those that remain non-compliance without reasonable justification/documentation of repair ▪ Requests for extensions on 24-hour cures will not be granted o Deficiencies which provide a 30-day cure period are monitored and re-inspected within the allowed 30-day window, unless satisfactory proof of cure has been submitted prior to this time ▪ Reasonable written requests for extensions may be granted if it is determined that the owner has made a good faith effort to remedy identified issues but are unable to meet the 30-day time frame due to reasons beyond their control o Will be reviewed by senior management to determine abatements required Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Lenzy Morris, HCVP Director of Operations and Lisa T. Wilkerson, Director of Rental Assistance and Compliance Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Currently implemented and ongoing.

View Audit 303627 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 393344 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority

SC

Special Tests & Provisions Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Numbers 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that required HQS and QC inspections are completed timely. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. A...

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Numbers 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that required HQS and QC inspections are completed timely. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: Periodic HQS Inspections: Procedures are in place that require staff to generate a listing of all properties requiring inspection between ninety to one hundred and twenty days prior to the scheduled inspection date. Each unit under HAP contract must be inspected prior to execution of the initial lease and prior to execution of the HAPcontract and no less than biennially per our HUD-approved Administrative Plan (not annually) thereafter to confirm the unit continues to meet minimum HUD requirements. This report is generated a minimum of once monthly to assist with scheduling. The report and scheduling of inspections is monitored by the Director of Housing Choice Voucher Operations. Procedures have been updated to require that the Director of Rental Assistance and Compliance review all inspections completed after the date due and the accompanying explanation for the delay. Acceptable reasons for delay should be validated as beyond Authority control and documented accordingly. Management will track and analyze the data generated from the late inspections to identify patterns and implement additional corrective actions as warranted. QC Inspections: As of March 28, 2024, all 2024 fiscal year QC inspections have been completed. Ongoing, all required inspections will be completed no later than the end of each fiscal year. A status report documenting all efforts and results will be submitted monthly to the Director of Rental Assistance and Compliance. Management will track and analyze the data generated from these inspections to assure all program inspections are consistent and compliant and that any patterns identified are effectively addressed with additional training, etc. as warranted. Note: As of March 26, 2023, the HCVP is undergoing a minor departmental restructure, final effective date is undetermined at this time however, all parties are actively engaged in implementing the approved changes. One of the modifications includes the designation of one particular senior inspector as the official QC inspection team lead. The designation of this individual as the project lead will assure that QC inspections will be completed timely and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Wallace Preston, Training/HQS QC Manager, Lenzy Morris, HCVP Director of Operations and Lisa T. Wilkerson, Director of Rental Assistance and Compliance Planned completion date for corrective action plan: On track to demonstrate compliance with fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter.

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Finding 393268 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Midland Area Agency on Aging

NE

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Organization is committed to properly tracking and allocating Federal expenditures. The Organization has created adequate internal control processes to ensure expenses are allocated correctly and in accordance with the requirements ...

View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Organization is committed to properly tracking and allocating Federal expenditures. The Organization has created adequate internal control processes to ensure expenses are allocated correctly and in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance.

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